Governor Udom Emmanuel
has again appealed to the federal government to consider executing some
developmental projects in Akwa Ibom state in view of the huge contributions of
the state to the national economy.

The governor said that
it was quite unfair that a state that contributed the highest into the federal
coffers, was yet to get a single kilometre of road project from the federal
government.

Speaking while
receiving leadership of Eket Senatorial District Leaders Forum in his office,
the Governor Emmanuel decried the situation where the federal government is
disbursing infrastructural development elsewhere, while the Eket senatorial
district where the resources comes from, gets nothing.

Suing for continued
peace and love in the state, the governor said it was unnecessary for people to
start instigating crises in the name of politics.

He called for maturity
from all, saying that the only message that was best for the state was that of
unity, peace and love.

He said the visit was
commendable as it also demonstrated his people back home are solidly behind
him.

Responding, the Forum
of Eket Senatorial District Leaders through their chairman, Chief Nduese Essien
thanked the governor for championing peace and unity among the entire
geo-political zones in the state.

They appreciated the
Governor over the appointment of Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem as the new Secretary to the
State Government, describing him as a very admirable team player who will
transfer his wealth of experience in public and private sector to the
administration.

The Eket leaders said
they were particularly worried when it appeared that a crisis was brewing, and
threatening the very foundation of unity of the state, and had met immediately
to seek ways of resolving the issues in the polity.

They said they were
gratified when the former Governor and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill
Akpabio, came out to disown the disturbing media reports, and also his
reaffirmation of support to the governor.

The opposition members
who are desperate to take Akwa Ibom by all means, are banking on any form of
disunity among the PDP, and this the elders maintained should be avoided
totally.

They commended
Governor Emmanuel for his huge display of statesmanship and humility in
handling the issue and restoring the confidence of his people, describing him
as a good leader.

On the ongoing
industries, roads and other infrastructural facilities springing up in the
zone, they commended the Governor, adding that, “as the economic fortunes of
our state improves, we wish to request that more attention be accorded our
senatorial district in the allocation of state, not only because of the low
attention it had received from successive administrations in the past, but
because of its unassailable position as the treasure base of the state.”

While thanking the
other two senatorial districts for the support to their son, they again called
on the entire state to remain loyal and steadfast to Governor Udom Emmanuel to
complete its two terms.

“It is worthy of
reference that we are on a political covenant with the rest of the state, that
just as we supported the emergence of governors from Uyo and Ikot Ekpene
senatorial districts to serve eight years each, our son deserves same
unconditional support for eight uninterrupted years, in the interest of equity,
justice and fair play,” they added.

“We convey the full
support and solidarity of the entire Eket senatorial district, and pass a vote
of confidence on our son and leader, His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel, who
remains the best shoulders for the responsibilitie

s of transforming our
state from a civil service driven economy to an industrial driven base in the
country.